MODULE V

BASIC ROLE OF
FIRST RESPONDER IN
CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION

Investigation phase of Field Training Program Phase II

 INTRODUCTION
 One of the requirements to become an effective Police Officer
is to have some working knowledge in Investigation. As the
Investigative work could be considered as one of the most
challenging and complicated job in law enforcement, newly
appointed Police Recruits are expected to apply this
knowledge in responding to the most common crime incident
encountered while performing their role as first responders.

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 TRAINING GOAL
 This module aims to provide the Police Trainees
understanding of the Basic Role of the First Responder in
Crime Scene Investigation. The Police Trainees will be able to
enhance their knowledge, skills and attitudes to aid in
investigation of the crime.

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 WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? MOTIVATION

 This is important because of timely Response to criminal

incident is very crucial for a successful investigation
process.

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 What will you learn in this module?
After this block of instruction, the Police Trainees will be
able to:

 define the different terms used in this lesson;

 enumerate the Basic Tools/Equipment of an Investigator,
Basic Investigative Procedures Upon Receipt of Call/Walk-
in Complainants;
 cite in Chronological Order the Duties of First Responder.

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 What will you learn in this module?

 Enumerate the General Investigative Procedures by the

First Responder at the Crime Scene.
 Enumerate the Nine (9) Standard Methods of Recording
Investigative Data
 Enumerate the Seven (7) Standard Operating Procedure in
Booking of Arrested Suspect
 Enumerate and explain the Four (4) requisites of Dying
Declaration

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 Terms Use in Investigation

 First Responder
 Crime Scene
 Crime Scene Investigation(CSI)
 Investigator-on-Case (IOC)/Duty Investigator
 Scene of the Crime Operation (SOCO)
 Physical Evidence Forensic Evidence
 Dying Declaration

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FIRST RESPONDER

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 CRIME SCENE

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CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (CSI)

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INVESTIGATOR-ON-CASE/DUTY INVESTIGATOR

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SCENE OF THE CRIME OPERATION(SOCO)

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PHYSICAL EVIDENCE

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FORENSIC EVIDENCE

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DYING DECLARATION

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BASIC TOOLS/EQUIPMENT OF AN INVESTIGATOR

 Police line
 Markers
 Video camera and tape recorder
 Camera
 Measuring device(ruler and measuring tape)
 Hand Gloves, mask and hairnet and eye goggles
 Flashlight
 Recording materials(Chalk, bond paper, pencil, clip
board and pentel pen)

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BASIC INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURES UPON RECEIPT OF
CALL/WALK-IN COMPLAINANTS

 Record the time it was reported.

 Get the identity of the caller/complaint.
 Get the nature of the incident.
 Get the number of victim/s.
 Record a brief synopsis of the incident.
 Direct the nearest mobile car/beat patrollers or the nearest
police precinct to act as First Responder equipped with “police
line” to secure the place of incident a camera.
 Inform the duty investigator (preferably one team of
investigators).

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 CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER OF THE DUTIES OF
FIRST RESPONDER
 Proceed to the crime scene to validate the information
received.
 Record the exact time of arrival and all pertinent data
regarding the incident in his issued pocket notebook and
notify the TOC.
 Cordon off the area and secure the crime scene with a police
line or whatever available material like ropes, straws or human
as barricade to preserve its integrity.
 Check whether the situation still poses imminent danger and
call for back up if necessary.

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 CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER OF THE DUTIES OF
FIRST RESPONDER
 Identify possible witnesses and conduct preliminary interview and
ensure their availability for the incoming investigator-on-case.
 Arrest the suspect/s if around or in instances wherein the suspect/s
is fleeing, make appropriate notification for dragnet operations.
 Prepare to take the “Dying Declaration” of severely injured persons.
 Evacuate the wounded to the nearest hospital using emergency
services;.
 Account for the killed, wounded and arrested persons for proper
disposition.

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 CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER OF THE DUTIES OF
FIRST RESPONDER

 Conduct initial investigation.

 Brief the investigator-on-case upon arrival and turn over
the crime scene.
 Conduct inventory on the evidence taken at the crime
scene; Inventory receipt should be properly signed by the
first responder, SOCO and the investigator.

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 THE GENERAL INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURESBY FIRST
RESPONDER AT THE CRIME SCENE

The First Responder shall perform his/her duty as stated below:

A. If in serious condition:
Bring the victim immediately to the nearest hospital using
emergency services.
 Photograph and make a sketch of the victim(If the victim
is dead).
 Get the dying declaration; if necessary (ask 3 questions)
a) Ano ang pangalan at address mo?
b) Kilala mo ba ang gumawa nito sa iyo?
c) Sa pakiramdam mo ba ay ikamamatay mo ang
tinamo mong sugat?
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THE GENERAL INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURESBY FIRST
RESPONDER AT THE CRIME SCENE

B. If not in serious condition:

 Bring the victim immediately to the nearest hospital

using emergency services.
 Get the identity and other data of the victim.
 Get initial interview from the victim

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 THE GENERAL INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURESBY FIRST
RESPONDER AT THE CRIME SCENE

C. If the suspect is arrested at the scene:

Get the names of the persons who turned-over or arrested
the suspect.
 Isolate the arrested suspect/s and separate them from
any probable witness of the incident.
 Record what time the suspect was arrested.
 Wait for the investigator to interview the suspect.
 If the suspect volunteers any statement, take note of the
time, location and circumstances of the statements.

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 THE NINE (9) STANDARD METHODS
OF RECORDING INVESTIGATIVE DATA

 Photographs
 Sketching crime scenes
 Written notes(what you have seen or observed)
 Developing and lifting fingerprints found at the crime
scene.
 Gathering physical evidence
 Plaster cast
 Tape recording of sounds
 Video tape recording of objects
 Written statement of subject(s) and witnesses

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THE SEVEN (7) STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
IN BOOKING OF ARRESTED SUSPECTS

The recording of the arrest made in the police blotter.

 The pat down or strip search on the suspect.
 The medical examination of the suspect.
 The taking of the suspect’s personal information.
 The taking of the fingerprints or tenprints.
 The taking of the photograph or mug shots; and
 The lock-up of the suspects.

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 THE FOUR (4) REQUISITES OF DYING
DECLARATION
 Death is imminent and declarant is conscious of the fact.
 Declaration refers to the cause at surrounding
circumstances of such death.
 Declaration relates to facts which the victim is competent
to testify; and
 Declaration is offered in a case wherein the declarant is
the subject of the inquiry.

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END OF PRESENTATION

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 CHALLENGE YOURSELF!

1. He/ She is responsible for determining the magnitude and

scope of the crime scene, securing it, and preserving
evidence.
A. Crime Scene
B. First Responder
C. Crime Scene Investigation
D. Investigator-on-Case

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 CHALLENGE YOURSELF!

2. The following are the main tasks of a first responder except.

A. To give first aid
B. To apprehend the suspected offender
C. To protect and if necessary collect and preserve
evidence
D. To arrest the suspect

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 CHALLENGE YOURSELF!

3. Any location that may be associated with a committed crime.

A. Crime Scene
B. First Responder
C. Crime Scene Investigation
D. Investigator-on-Case

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 CHALLENGE YOURSELF!

4. Its purpose is to help establish what happened (crime

scene reconstruction) and to identify the responsible
person.
A. Crime Scene
B. First Responder
C. Crime Scene Investigation
D. Investigator-on-Case

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 CHALLENGE YOURSELF!

5. The following are the basic tools/equipment of an

investigator except;

A. Police Line
B. Guns and ammunition
C. Markers
D. Camera

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 CHALLENGE YOURSELF!

6. The following are the basic tools/equipment of an

investigator except;

A. Video Camera and tape recorder

B. Hand gloves
C. Flashlight
D. First Aid kit

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 CHALLENGE YOURSELF!

7. The following are the First Responder’s duties during serious

condition except;

A. Get the identity and other data of the victim.

B. Video Camera and tape recorder
C. Bring the victim immediately to the nearest hospital
using emergency services.
D. Photograph and make a sketch of the victim(If the
victim is dead).

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 CHALLENGE YOURSELF!

8. The following are the First Responder’s duties if not in

serious condition except;

A. Video Camera and tape recorder

B. Bring the victim immediately to the nearest hospital
using emergency services.
C. Get initial interview from the victim
D. Get the identity and other data of the victim.

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 CHALLENGE YOURSELF!

9. The following are the First Responder’s duties if the suspect

is arrested at the scene except;

A. Get the names of the persons who turned-over or

arrested the suspect.
B. Isolate the arrested suspect/s and separate them from
any probable witness of the incident.
C. Record what time the suspect was arrested.
D. Get the identity and other data of the victim.

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 CHALLENGE YOURSELF!

10. The following are the four (4) requisites of dying

declaration except;

A. Declaration refers to the cause at surrounding

circumstances of such death.
B. Declaration relates to facts which the victim is
competent to testify; and
C. Declaration is offered in a case wherein the declarant is
the subject of the inquiry.
D. Declaration of the main cause of death.

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 CHALLENGE YOURSELF!

II. Apply the basic roles of first responder in crime scene

investigation by following the instructions below.

1.Choose a place to conduct a crime scene . Apply the Basic

Stages for Crime Scene Investigation.
2. How first responder helped on the preservation of crime
scene evidence?
3. Submit the crime scene report, and attached action photos
taken.

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